AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOregon Tech & Policy: Oregon State University is losing its Starship delivery robots as the company ends campus operations in the U.S., shifting the machines to retail grocery and hot-food delivery in cities. Energy & Grid Planning: The Technology Association of Oregon and Outfit announced speakers for Great Transformation 2026 in Bend (July 8–10), aiming to tackle AI-driven power demand with distributed energy resources, microgrids, and solar-plus-storage. Local Tech in Action: Redmond’s airport expansion is adding a 6,000+ sq-ft food hub, with Sisters Coffee, Bend Brewing Company, and Sparrow Bakery planned for late 2027. Workforce & Tech Talent: A federal court vacated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B petition fee as unlawful, a win for multistate efforts that argued the policy would worsen shortages in health care and education. Health & Science: ASCO coverage highlights new pancreatic cancer trial results that could shift treatment options. Community Tech Culture: Tigard-Tualatin School District is holding listening sessions on parents’ observations of kids’ screen time at home and school.
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